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How to Recognize a High-Functioning Alcoholic

It has been suggested that about half of alcoholics are high-functioning. But do you know how to recognize a high-functioning alcoholic? These people maintain careers, raise a family, and have plenty of friends while struggling with alcohol addiction. Many high-functioning alcoholics deny having a problem with alcohol abuse—and their loved ones may even agree. This …

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The Chemical Composition Explained: What Makes Cocaine Addictive?

Why is cocaine so addictive? In the United States, the rates of cocaine abuse and addiction are very high. Learning what makes cocaine addictive is essential to understanding why so many Americans are drawn to the drug and tackling the underlying issue of cocaine addiction. Ultimately, what makes cocaine addictive is the same reason many …

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Seen an Alcoholic Gait? It’s Brain Damage–Alcoholic Cerebellar Ataxia

You may have seen an alcoholic gait before. It’s an unsteady, staggering walk—but it doesn’t necessarily point to an alcoholic losing the ability to walk. The cause of the alcoholic gait is cerebellar ataxia, a type of brain damage. What do you need to know about alcoholism and ataxia? Anybody can develop ataxia-related problems affecting …

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Why Some Cocaine Users Get Addicted While Others Don’t

Why do some people get addicted to cocaine? It is a highly stimulating drug that achieves its effects by altering the normal brain levels of an important chemical called dopamine. Because of how it works on the brain and the rest of the central nervous system (CNS), the drug presents a severe risk for the …

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How Alcohol Use Is Linked to Domestic Violence

While all links are not necessarily causal relationships, the close association between two conditions often warrants attention. Such is the case regarding alcohol use and domestic violence, particularly among couples. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises about our couples counseling programs and alcoholism treatment programs across the United States. What Is the Link …

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You Caught Your Teen Stealing Your Prescription Drugs—Now What?

For what purpose would a young family member steal prescription pills? Are they taking them to get high, fit in, or feel less anxious, stressed, or depressed? Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises about teens stealing prescription drugs and how our drug addiction treatment centers can help. How to Catch Someone Stealing Pills …

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How to Help a Meth Addict

Meth addiction often leads to disturbing symptoms that can make families feel helpless and put people affected by addiction at serious risk for health and legal problems. Families often describe noticeable changes in their loved ones as a cause for great concern. The behaviors of someone with a meth addiction can be alarming. It is …

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What Is the Timeline for Alcohol Detox?

If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, you may be wondering how long alcohol detox takes and what the alcohol detox timeline looks like. In general, alcohol detox can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on factors such as the severity of your addiction and any medical issues that may arise during …

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5 Questions About Alcohol Detox Answered

It’s the first step for those ready to end problem drinking—cleansing the body of alcohol through detox. But what does detoxification really mean? Here’s a look at the process through five commonly asked alcohol detox questions. Promises has alcohol detox programs that work. If you or a loved one is affected by addiction and need …

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Side Effects of Meth

Methamphetamine, or meth, stimulates your central nervous system. Whether it’s called crystal meth, meth, ice, blue, or any other street term, methamphetamine has powerful effects on your brain and body. It can cause short-term and long-term side effects. The drug can cause physical dependence and addiction regardless of uncomfortable meth side effects. If you want …

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